Serhat Eren

About Serhat Eren

Sr. Aerospace & Automotive engineering, quality, operational excellence, EH & S, operations, & program management leader with multiple global sites (engineering and manufacturing) experience. Strong business acumen, an equally strong operational focus, and the intellect and pragmatism to effectively handle ambiguity and manage change. Adept to apply a strategic mindset and global perspective to the development, enhancement, and quality implementation processes. Excel at forming cross-functional and external relationships, working with partners and to define requirements, devise actionable plans, build consensus, and drive delivery. Capitalize on opportunities to reduce costs, transform and simplify processes, increase efficiency and productivity, and expand knowledge and awareness across teams. Excellent leadership experience with a unique ability to enlist team collaboration- Lean Manufacturing Expert (5S, Setup Time Reduction- SMED, Kanban, Material Flow, Standardized Work, TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance), Value Stream Mapping, Rebalancing, Inventory Reduction, & Level Scheduling)- Master Black Belt in Six Sigma (DMAIC) & Blackbelt in Design Six Sigma (DFSS)- RABQSA-Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor- RABQSA-Certified ISO/TS 16949 Lead Auditor- VDA 6.3 Auditor- ESD S20.20- Lead Auditor Certified- Supply Chain and Logistics Management- Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)- Customer Relationship Management - Warranty- Customer Satisfaction- Problem Solving- Manufacturing Processes- Electro-mechanical- Reliability- Global Leadership- Interpersonal Skills- Business Units- Labor Optimization- Process Control- Time & Motion Studies (Predetermined and Stop Watch methods)- Ergonomics- Project Management (Microsoft Project)- Operations Management- Energy Cost Improvement- P&L- Heat Treat- Stamping- Products Expertise: Airplanes, Aerospace Components, Cars, SUVs, Trucks, Mini Vans, ADAS (Cameras and Lidar), HMI (HUD), DMS, VLS, PowerPlant, Control Modules, PCBs, SMT, Transfer Case, Transmission, Fuel Filler Necks, Fuel Tank, Engine Tubes, Axles, Circuit Breakers)

Experience

1. Adjunct Faculty

   Lawrence Technological University

   Aug 2000 — Present · Southfield, MI, US

   Currently teaching graduate level (MBA) online courses such as Operations Management, Project Management, and Quality Control - Taught Engineering Economy and Accounting, Statistics, Materials for Engineers, Six Sigma Black Belts, Green Belts, and Yellow Belts- Trained Six Sigma Master Black Belts

Education

• Istanbul University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Enginering in Forestry

  1988 — 1992

• Purdue University

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Industrial Engineering

  1996 — 1999

• Purdue University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Industrial Engineering

  1994 — 1996